Rich as he is vs Rich though he is

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between 'rich as he is' and 'rich though he is' depends on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 234 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Rich as he is"

This phrase is used to emphasize someone's wealth or affluence in comparison to others or in a specific context.

Examples:

He may not show it, but rich as he is, he lives a simple life.
Rich as he is, he never flaunts his wealth.

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Rich as he is, he is not contented.
The last time that I hinted at divorce, he threatened to kill me, and when you are as rich as he is, you can get away with it.
He's as rich as Croesus.
And rich as Croesus, or so I hear.
And Italy becomes rich as the Savior intended.
Then you're rich as well.
Be they penniless or rich as Oliver Queen.
We aren't nearly as rich as people think.
Dinner of pheasant and Bordeaux, rich as butter-cream.
A baby rich as Croesus and a mother almost passed over.
Servilia, she's as rich as your woman there.
And we might never be as rich as your folks.
Until you meet someone as rich as you.
Now look at him, rich as Croesus.
So, stinking rich as well as being handsome and talented.
As the atmosphere became oxygen-rich as life could get a faster development.
Save cash on the internet, invest money and get rich as a millionaire.
This soil is as rich as gold.
He's as rich as Crassus.
Our time together was lively and rich as we shared experiences, questions, and struggles.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Rich though he is"

This phrase is used to emphasize someone's wealth or affluence despite a contrasting point or situation.

Examples:

He is generous, rich though he is.
Rich though he is, he prefers a modest lifestyle.

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